I’ve been struggling with a really annoying problem lately and I don’t know what to do.
I'm tired… ALL THE TIME.
And I hate it!
Someone please explain this to me...
I'm a CrossFit junkie three times a week.
I eat pretty healthily (I hope that's a word).
And I'm 22 years old!
22!!!!!
So where's all my energy gone?
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Tagged career, happiness, high performance, infographic, inspiration
This short and concise TED Talk video beautifully breaks down the definition of leadership.
Derek Sivers encourages us to have the courage to follow, and show others how to follow.
“The first follower is actually an underestimated form of leadership in itself. … The first follower is what transforms a lone nut into a leader.”
Posted in Leadership and Team Building
Tagged business, Derek Sivers, Leadership, Management, TED Talk, video
Workplace culture can be quite interesting. You may fit in very well, or you may not. Then there is the instance where you really do not want to fit in.
What happens if you like your job, but don’t fit in with the culture?
Maybe the workplace culture is pretty chummy, and co-workers go out of their way to “click” with each other because “belonging” feels so good.
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Writing your resume is about showing yourself in the best light. This informative infographic put together by Colorado Technical University gives tips on fonts and typefaces to make it easier for the recipient to read on a computer screen, as well as other advice for the traditional paper resume.
Paying attention to these basic elements and more can make all the difference in having a resume that gets noticed.
Posted in career
Tagged business, career, infographic, job search, personal brand, Résumé
Administrative Professionals Week this year is April 21-27, 2013.
Over many decades, the job of an administrative professional has changed dramatically thanks to new tools, and corporate culture itself. Administrators are one of the engines of business, and Administrative Professionals Day is a great time to observe the importance of administrative professionals in the workplace.
The Vancouver chapter of the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) will host their annual breakfast event on Administrative Professionals Day, Wednesday, April 24th at the Vancouver Convention Centre East, Parkview Terrace.
The event runs 7:00am-9:40am. Elaine Allison, founder of Positive Presentations Plus Inc., is this year’s guest speaker.
The theme of the 2013 Administrative Professionals Week and Day is “Honouring the office professionals who make offices work”. This theme is designed to be inclusive of not only administrative and executive assistants, but also office managers and coordinators, IT specialists, accounting and payroll clerks, and other administrative professionals in your office.
Membership in the International Association of Administrative Professionals is an investment in your future that will increase your knowledge and broaden your experience. Participating in IAAP will increase your value in the workplace by providing opportunities to learn new skills directly applicable to the office.
If interested in attending the April 24th event, click here to register.
What do you really think about your job?
According to a survey conducted by FreshGigs.ca, 61% of Canadian professionals are happy with their current job.
Do you agree with some of these trends in the workplace? Check out this infographic below.
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Tagged Business and Economy, Canada, Employment, infographic, Job hunting
We are happy to announce that this year’s Grape Juice event at Ferrari Maserati of Vancouver raised over $105,000 for Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland.
Since 2007, the GrapeJuice wine auction has raised over $349,000 for Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland.
Special thanks to up and coming recording artist Asha Diaz for performing a couple of songs for the crowd on a beautiful Fazioli piano.
MAC Marketing Solutions and McNeill Nakamoto created Grape Juice to raise much needed funds to facilitate the matching process for over 100 at risk young girls on the Big Sisters waitlist. Big Sisters of BC lower Mainland matches volunteer mentors with young girls who face a multitude of challenges.
A big thank you to all of our generous GrapeJuice sponsors , donors, guests and volunteers!
Enjoy the slideshow below:
Corporate philanthropy has always been a big part of McNeill Nakamoto’s culture. Tonight we are hosting the 6th annual GrapeJuice wine auction & tasting benefiting Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland. Big Sisters is our main philanthropic focus, but we continue to support our community as a whole in many different ways.
Many years ago, when we were a young company, we became one of the original participants of the Social Purchasing Portal (SPP). The SPP provides an on-line environment for business-to-business procurement transactions to leverage community economic development activity. This group of businesses, through their procurement policies and buying from the list of SPP suppliers, put social corporate responsibility into practice and create a social value for the community.
When we make decisions about suppliers McNak uses, we look to see if there are other members in the portal. One such member is Mills Basics. They are our office supplier of choice, and this video illustrates the great reasons why. On top of their corporate social responsibility, Mills Basics provides excellent customer service, and as their customer, we certainly appreciate it.
Every year, PROFIT Magazine turns successful entrepreneurs into the heroes of Canadian business through its Canada’s Fastest-Growing Companies program. Now, to mark its 25th year, the ranking is expanding to celebrate 500 of Canada’s best and brightest companies. Once again, ViRTUS is proud to be a sponsor.
If your business has grown by just 50% or more in the past five years, apply now at…
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“Culture eats strategy for lunch”
Image compliments of Human Resources MBA Degree Guide
Posted in corporate culture
Tagged corporate culture, engagement, Human Resources, infographic, Team building
